Retake SAT1 or SAT2 ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hello everyone! I've been reading this forum for sometime but have not posted anything yet.</p>

<p>I am an international student and about to apply to MIT. I took my SAT last year and got very low scores (450-690-410). My English has improved a lot because I lived in US for a year as a part of an exchange program. I took TOEFL iBT this summer and got 109 which I am satisfied with. My SAT2 are 740 for MATH II and 700 for Phy. While my subject tests are good I think I can get 800 and 760 if I study harder this time.
I am also planning on applying to Princeton and University of Michigan. People say that as long as your SAT 2 are higher than 700 you should be fine, but do you think I should try to improve my subject test scores or retake my SAT 1? I will be submitting my TOEFL to all the unis, but only MIT does not require sending SAT1 as well. What should I do now in your opinion for my January test that I already registered for.
Thanks in advance for your help.</p>

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<p>I personally think your SAT2 scores are fine (MIT just wants higher than 700). It might be a good idea to retake your SAT1 to pull up those 400s, especially if you think you can do much better now that your English has improved.</p>

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<p>Take SAT I.</p>

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<p>Definitely SAT1. Besides the English scores (which clearly need improvement) you also might want to try to get the math section above 700- your 690 is quite low for MIT, and while your MathII score demonstrates proficiency you do want to avoid any conspicuous gaps in your record.</p>